This Video Made My Day!

This Video Made My Day!

There’s no greater joy for me than to see a child enjoying “reading” one of my books! I’ve heard from so many families and teachers that although the books are thought to be best suited for three to ten year olds, toddlers love them too. Thanks for sharing.

A Scene from “Bay State Skye”

A Scene from “Bay State Skye”

Taking a scene from “Bay State Skye,” here are a couple of photos from the great pumpkin weigh-in at the Topsfield Fair, 2018. Unlike 1990, this year served to be a record breaking year for the great pumpkin, but my opinion hasn’t changed since writing “Bay State Skye.” I still like the smaller, rounder, orange

Take a Close Look at Sand

Take a Close Look at Sand

Sand is made up of such an interesting collection of diverse particles from the sea. This close-up look really illustrates this point. How many different pieces can you identify and classify?

Publishers Weekly BookLife Review is in for “Bay State Skye.”

Publishers Weekly BookLife Review is in for “Bay State Skye.”

We’re pretty excited to read about Publishers Weekly’s BookLife Prize assessment of our latest book, Bay State Skye.We’ve gotten wonderfully positive comments from readers, and now to hear that critics like it as well, we couldn’t ask for anything more. Below is their assessment: Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Review: Inspired by true events, this well-researched...

Thank You, Gloucester MA!

Thank You, Gloucester MA!

THANK YOU, GLOUCESTER!! You made our “Bay State Skye” book release weekend a fun-filled, memorable and very successful event! It was so good to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones, too! Hope you enjoy reading the “Bay State Skye.”

The Seine Boat Race in Gloucester 2017

The Seine Boat Race in Gloucester 2017

The Seine Boat Race is another time honored event that takes place every summer in Gloucester during St. Peter’s Fiesta. It was from this event that the dory race teams were selected to compete against the strong teams from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Both these events are featured in our new book, Bay State Skye. Enjoy the

Sea Star Tube Feet are Incredible!

Sea Star Tube Feet are Incredible!

The tube feet of a sea star are part of a spectacular vascular system, sucking water out of each foot to create a suction and pushing water into each to release the suction. They are fascinating to watch, and so strong! (Video by the New England Aquarium)